Overview of Redlands

Redlands, one of San Bernardino County's best kept secrets, is a family friendly SoCal community that offers an abundance of local attractions including shopping plazas, museums, and theatre. An hour’s drive away from Los Angeles, Redlands is the ideal place for you and your family to rent an apartment if you’re looking to settle down in a quaint, friendly town that is close to a major metropolis but also separate enough to be its own peaceful enclave.

Living in Redlands

According to the history of the town, the first settler on the site of present day Redlands was a sheep herder in 1865. By 1869, families started migrating to the area, and soon enough, the city began to form.

Today, Redlands has a population that surpasses 68,000. Nicknamed the Jewel of the Inland Empire, this city has all kinds of cultural attractions to offer. When you rent your apartment here, be sure to explore some of the iconic monuments. Head over to the National Register of Historic Places in Redlands to find infamous locations to mark off your checklist. Museum lovers will want to check out The Lincoln Shrine, Redlands Historical Museum, and San Bernardino County Museum, among others.

Apartment renters in Relands who are also theatre and music connoisseurs will find no shortage of things to do. The Fox Event Center has countless events, including art shows, open mic nights, and festivals covering different musical genres. Theatre fans will want to explore the Redlands Shakespeare Festival, which occurs each May.

In terms of public transportation, Redlands is primarily a car-dependent city, but the Metrolink has a stop in nearby San Bernardino. There is also an Amtrak station stop in San Bernardino, 8.6 miles from the Redlands city center.

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If you want to attend college in a serene SoCal environment, Redlands may be your perfect fit. There are a number of higher education options here, including the University of Redlands, Redlands Community College, and Community Christian College, which offer a diverse range of majors, programs and academic experiences.

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Redlands is a prominent location for many large, influential companies. According to the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, the top employers here include Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), the U.S. Postal Service, the Redlands Unified School District, La-Z-Boy West, Verizon, and Walmart, among others.

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